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DN52 KXD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

59,240 mi
Last recorded59,240 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 KXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,240 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2010 59,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

no oil on dipstick 2 ltrs added

Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,259 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 52,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,082 miles

second parts used to repair vehicle †two tyre sizes fitted f=195 r=185 †mixed speed ratings on vehicle †front discs rusting on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2007 45,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2006 36,222 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES / DISCOLOURED / SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER DEVELOPING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE / ADVISE ON TRACKING

Fail 20 May 2006 36,222 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES / DISCOLOURED / SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER DEVELOPING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE / ADVISE ON TRACKING

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 35,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DN52 KXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN52 KXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN52 KXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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